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Product Identifiers

PublisherHuman Kinetics

ISBN-100736064761

ISBN-139780736064767

eBay Product ID (ePID)57194055

Product Key Features

Educational LevelHigh School, Elementary School

Number of Pages176 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameChoreography : a Basic Approach Using Improvisation

SubjectDance / General, Dance / Choreography & Dance Notation

Publication Year2007

FeaturesRevised

TypeStudy Guide

Subject AreaPerforming Arts

AuthorSandra Cerny Minton

FormatPerfect

Dimensions

Item Height0.4 in

Item Weight18.4 Oz

Item Length11 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceElementary/High School

LCCN2006-103133

Dewey Edition23

Grade FromNinth Grade

IllustratedYes

Grade ToCollege Senior

Dewey Decimal792.8/2

Table Of ContentPreface Acknowledgments Chapter 1. Exploring and Improvising Movement The Creative Process Observation and Feeling Response Movement Discovery Solving Improvisational Challenges Finding the Right Music Exploring Your Movement Inspirations Chapter 2. Designing and Shaping the Dance Manipulating Movement Arranging Movement for Effective Communication Creating a Total Picture Choreographic Ideas From Postmodern Dance Extending Dance Making With Technology Developing the Design and Shape of Your Dance Chapter 3. Identifying Choreographic Form Choreographic Form and Development Style of Dance Subject Matter of Dance Finishing Touches Learning to Choreograph Learning Choreographic Form Chapter 4. Staging the Performance Planning and Organization Technical Considerations Informal Concerts Time to Perform Appendix A Choreography Resources Appendix B Forms and Checklists Appendix C Dance and Technology Web Sites Glossary References Index About the Author

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisChoreography: A Basic Approach Using Improvisation is the complete guide to understanding the entire process of choreography, from concept to stage production. Thousands of dancers and dance instructors have used the first two editions of this book to solve common challenges in choreography, improvise movement phrases, expand movements into dances, and organize dances into complete productions and concerts. This updated edition includes examples of how today's multimedia technology can be used to enhance choreography with special lighting effects, slide and PowerPoint projections, virtual dance performances, video conferencing, and motion capture. Each chapter contains movement exploration exercises, review and reflection questions, and application challenges that will help readers develop a better understanding of the choreographic concepts provided. And more than 70 high-quality photos provide a visual frame of reference and clarify key concepts. Choreography: A Basic Approach Using Improvisation bridges the theoretical and practical aspects of the choreographic process. It is an excellent reference for serious dancers, choreographers, dance instructors, and teachers who want to understand the creative process of transforming movement into dance.

LC Classification NumberGV1782.5.M56 2007